Discover Davenport

When planning a stay in Davenport, you can consider three questions: Which local cultural topics interest you, does your trip coincide with a set festival date or a particular season, and which recreational activities would you like to include? The Lincoln County Museum, Pioneer Days and the parks and sports facilities offer concrete points of reference.

Museum and local history

The Lincoln County Museum displays local bones from a Columbian mammoth and artifacts from Indigenous peoples. This brings natural history and Indigenous cultures together. If you are interested in both topics, you will find different historical perspectives here.

The Lincoln County Courthouse is a long-standing and prominent landmark in Davenport. The history of Pioneer Days also leads back to the museum: The festival began on July 15, 1972, as a city celebration marking the opening of the Lincoln County Museum.

Pioneer Days and event dates

Davenport Pioneer Days is a city festival held annually on the third weekend in July. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, this recurring weekend is the key date to keep in mind.

In 2026, the Pioneer Days parade ran from the intersection of Morgan Street (Highway 2) and 10th Street to Harker Street. The exact route may change in future years, so if you are traveling for a future edition, check the event details in effect at that time.

Parks and sports activities

Davenport Park is located at the corner of 5th Street and Park Street, next to the swimming pool. The park features playground equipment and a barbecue area. This location therefore offers both play opportunities and a place to barbecue.

Davenport Water Park is a seasonal swimming pool with water toys and a diving board. If you would like to include the water park in your travel plans, time your stay to coincide with the season and check current operating information before your visit.

For skateboarding, Davenport Skate Park at 750 Park Street offers ramps and rails. Davenport Sports Complex at 27242 McInnis Road includes a regulation Little League field and a disc golf course. The two locations therefore cater to different sports.

Getting here and regional perspective

People for People Bus Service provides public bus service along the Highway 2 corridor between Coulee Dam and Davenport. If you would like to use the bus service in your plans, check schedules and routes in advance, as both may change.

Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area is about a 30-minute drive from Davenport. This makes it a possible regional addition to a stay in Davenport. The driving time is approximate and is intended as a rough guide.

The museum, courthouse and sports facilities offer different themes to focus on during your stay. This lets you weigh the occasion, season and personal interests against one another when planning.

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